Riding your bike can be an exciting combination of freedom and exercise. The wind in your face and the burn in your muscles can be rewarding and relaxing. Part of being a safe bicyclist is wearing a helmet. You rely on your helmet to protect you if you are in a crash, but it is […]
Archives for February 2022
Insurance industry report says driver-assistance systems are creating new risks
The Highway Loss Data Institute reports that emergency braking technology decreased the rate of front-to-rear crashes in 2020 by 50%. Insurance experts are voicing concern that the new tech advances that include “flashy infotainment systems” will result in distractions that may negate these safety advances. These experts are pointing to technology like the use of […]
Carbon monoxide at Marysville, Ohio, hotel injures 16 people
Life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide at a hotel in Marysville, Ohio, injured 16 people on January 29, according to media reports. The problem occurred at the pool area of the Hampton Inn hotel. Dispatchers began receiving calls about the incident at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks. Some callers reported […]
